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10, 638 candidates pass 46th BCS preliminary test

A total of 10, 638 candidates passed the preliminary test of 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations

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36pc turnout in first phase of upazila polls: EC Alamgir

The first phase of upazila elections saw 36 percent voter turnout, Election Commissioner Md Alamgir said this afternoon

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Opinion / Why the hush-hush about MPs’ perks and privileges?

The accused in this case, against whom the opposition chief whip sought the speaker’s intervention, is none other than the populist lawyer Syed Sayedul Haque Suman.

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Digital journalism has not been kind to rural journalists

As the mainstream media adapts to the demands of digital age, the ugly sides of digital journalism continue to emerge.

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Sohel Chowdhury murder: 3 get life term, 6 acquitted

A Dhaka tribunal today sentenced three people, including businessman Aziz Mohammad Bhai, to life imprisonment in the case filed over the murder of actor Sohel Chowdhury in 1998

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Opinion

Opinion

Don’t mess up dengue control this time

Pre-emptive measures key to preventing another dengue disaster

Make subordinate courts accessible for women

According to a BRAC study, among the 192 courts in 64 districts, only 24 percent have separate female washrooms.

Where do the weapons for the Gaza genocide come from?

On May 7, Israeli newspaper Haaretz ran a news report on its website, titled “US Slow-rolling Weapons Sale to Israel, Sparking Questions of Policy Shift.”

Business

Business

Mobile, internet users complain of poor service at BTRC hearing

Mobile and internet subscribers in Bangladesh yesterday complained about several issues, including poor network coverage, slow internet speeds and “unjust” balance deductions of local carriers

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Sports

Sports

Neuer laments 'brutal, bitter' Champions League howler

"For a goalkeeper who's been around for a while it's something I've already experienced, but the goal was brutal."

'Something magical': Ancelotti relishes Real's incredible comeback

Real Madrid's success in the Champions League is "something magical", manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the record 14-times European champions claimed a stunning 2-1 semifinal comeback win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

'Absolute disaster': Bayern coach Tuchel slams late offside call

"The first error is made by the linesman, the second comes from the referee," Tuchel said.

News

News

UN agency says 80,000 have fled Rafah since Israel hiked operation this week

The United Nations agency supporting Palestinian refugees said Thursday that about 80,000 people had fled Rafah in the three days since Israel intensified military operations in the south Gaza city

US provides $30.5m additional assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

The US, through the Department of State Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration and USAID, is providing $30.5 million in additional assistance for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bhasan Char, and the region

PK Halder's associate Bashudeb along with wife granted HC bail in 15 cases

The High Court today granted anticipatory bail to Bashudeb Banerjee, an associate of PK Haldar and a director of International Leasing and Financial Services, along with his wife Papia Banerjee, also a director of the institution, in 15 cases filed on charge of money laundering

Israel says Biden threat to stop arms 'very disappointing'

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations expressed disappointment Thursday at US President Joe Biden's threat to stop certain arms supplies to Israel if it invades the crowded Gaza city of Rafah

Entertainment

Entertainment

Sohel Chowdhury's daughter speaks out on murder verdict

As the verdict was announced by Judge Arunabh Chakraborty of the Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-2, Sohel Chowdhury’s daughter Lamia Chowdhury explains her deep angst over the incident.

‘Punorjonmo’ famed producer Masudul Mahmud Ruhan ends his own life

Upon returning to the residence around 11pm, Ruhan's roommate made the grim discovery, finding him suspended with a noose made from a bedsheet wrapped around his neck, attached to a fan. The roommate promptly alerted the authorities.

Robert Downey Jr set for Broadway debut in new play ‘McNeal’

Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr is all set to play the role of Jacob McNeal in the upcoming play "McNeal", penned by Ayad Akhtar and helmed by Bartlett Sher ("To Kill a Mockingbird").

Life & Living

Life & Living

Here’s why watermelons are good for you

Watermelons are not merely a symbol of summer refreshment. They are an excellent source of hydration and nutrition. Beyond its irresistible watery sweetness, the fruit is preferred for its ability to sustain good health and invigorate the body.

The healthiest diet around: Exploring Japanese cuisine

With an emphasis on unprocessed and fresh food, Japanese food can boast as one of the healthiest dietary choices in the world. Modern Japanese cuisine features all sorts of ingredients.

Iconic dresses from Met Gala 2024

The Met Gala 2024 dazzled under the theme "The Garden of Time," inspired by a short story with a similar title. Held on 6 May 2024, the gala saw fashion and film luminaries showcasing designs that married elegance and innovativeness with contemporary environmental consciousness.

Youth

Youth

A conversation with the coach who led BUET to ICPC glory

Campus sat down with Sohel Rahman, a professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Fellow at the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, and the team coach of BUET Potatoes, to learn more about the process and experience of representing the nation as part of the BUET ICPC team.

Mongol-Tori Phoenix: BRAC University’s next-generation Mars rover

Mongol-Tori’s Phoenix, a next-generation Mars rover from BRAC University (BRACU), has secured a spot in the finals of the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2024.

What students should keep in their bags in this heat

Preparing for the sweltering heat is a must-do, especially for those who can't avoid going outdoors.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

British-Bangladeshi Kazi Abidur Rahman in Forbes 30 under 30 list

Kazi Abidur Rahman, the co-founder of Sunnamusk, a British perfume shop, has secured a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024. He was listed in the 30 Under 30 list of Europe - Retail & Ecommerce 2024.

Press Release / Realme C65 launched in Bangladesh

Realme has recently launched Realme C65. The phone offers 8GB+8GB RAM. The smartphone is available in Starlight Purple and Starlight Black colours, states a press release.

Press Release / Imo receives Google Play security recognition

Imo, the instant messaging app, has been given the 'Independent Security Review' badge under the 'Data Safety' section on the Google Play Store.

Star Multimedia

Star Multimedia

Is there an election going on?

Voters in the Chimbuk Hill area in the dark about the ongoing upazila polls

Upazila Polls: AL, BNP struggle to keep a grip on grassroots

The upazila election has exposed how neither of the two major parties, the Awami League and BNP, has full control over the grassroots leaders.

Myanmar conflict: Explosions from across the border rock Teknaf

Teknaf upazila in Cox's Bazar was once again rocked yesterday by sounds of explosions coming from across the border in Myanmar's Rakhine state

Israel plays down Hamas nod to ceasefire, hits Rafah

Israel played down the likelihood of a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday after Hamas said it had accepted a proposal from mediators, even as residents fled the city of Rafah in fear of an Israeli assault.

US pauses ammunition shipment to Israel for first time since Oct 7: reports

The Biden administration paused a shipment of US-made ammunition to Israel last week amid the latter's ongoing attack on Gaza, but the reasons for doing so were not clear, according to media outlets in the US and Israel

Environment

Environment

Dhaka’s air quality ‘worst in the world’ this morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 203 at 9:01 am today

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School's out: how climate change threatens education

Asia is warming faster than the global average, and climate change is producing more frequent, longer, and more intense heatwaves

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12 boats capsize due to nor'wester

At least 12 boats capsized near Moheshkhali, Banshkhali, and Anwara at the Bay of Bengal due to a nor'wester today

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Offshore oil, gas exploration: 7 foreign firms bought tenders so far

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said seven international companies have so far bought tenders to participate in oil and gas exploration in the Bay of Bengal

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So, how many donkeys are there in Bangladesh?

Do you know how many donkeys there are in Bangladesh? The answer is we don't know the numbers

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Rain likely in all divisions: Met office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that rain or thundershowers in all divisions with hail at isolated places in 24 hours starting from 9:00am today

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World sweltered as April smashed global heat records

April marked another "remarkable" month of record-breaking global air and sea surface temperature averages, according to a new report by the EU's climate monitor published on Wednesday

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'Dishonest' forest officials responsible for Sundarbans fire: speakers

Environmental activists at an event today said "dishonest" forest officials were responsible for the repeated fires in Sundarbans

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Fact-check

Fact-check

India sieves online deluge to stamp out disinformation in world's biggest election

Just last week, two AI-generated deepfake videos of Bollywood stars criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a rare third term, and asking people to vote for the opposition Congress went viral, drawing half a million views.

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Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election

The two videos have been viewed on social media more than half a million times since last week, a Reuters review shows.

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Fact check: Mossad did not describe deceased US airman as 'enemy'

More claims suggesting the remark came from Mossad spread across X and TikTok.

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Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections

European Parliament elections will take place June 6-9. Its 720 lawmakers, together with EU governments, pass new EU policies and laws.

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Misinformation and disinformation: A threat to democracy in Bangladesh

In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and disinformation has arisen as a major challenge to global democracy.

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OpenAI to launch anti-disinformation tools for 2024 elections

The explosive success of text generator ChatGPT spurred a global artificial intelligence revolution but also triggered warnings that such tools could flood the internet with disinformation and sway voters.

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Deepfake video targeting Gaibandha-1 candidate surfaces on Facebook

On the day of the National Election 2024, a fabricated video surfaced on Facebook featuring Nahid Niger, an independent candidate for the Gaibandha-1 seat, announcing her withdrawal from the election. Subsequent verification by Dismislab, an online platform specialising in media research and verification, confirmed that the video was a product of AI-based deepfake technology.

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Podcast on fake news: Impact of Israel-Hamas conflict on Bangladesh's national election

Uncover the sources and intentions behind these circulating rumors.

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